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NASCAR makes an impact as Michael Jordan takes on his own Cup Series team

The following story was written by a student on the staff of The Jaguar Times as part of Hilliard Bradley High School’s Journalism Production course.


by Jordan Thompson, Staff Writer

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Fox News stated, ” Jordan, who becomes the first full-time Black NASCAR Cup Series team owner since Wendell Scott in 1971, said the sport’s recent inclusion efforts influenced his involvement, while Wallace’s decision to be outspoken on the topic of racial justice helped make him a candidate for the team.” One has to think that this will bring nothing but a positive picture to all fans of the sports.


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This is exactly what fans have said, they believe the diversity will bring more spectators. When I asked Jared Pallay, a senior NASCAR fan at Bradley, he stated that this is a great look for the whole sport. Deacon Sawchuk, a senior at Bradley, also stated that this would be good for the sport and may attract new viewers.


Quite frankly, with what has been going on in today’s world, this will be a great change for the world of NASCAR and its fans. Being a black owner in today’s society speaks volumes due to social injustice. This new team will be a statement to all. Starting this new Cup Series team will not only bring in more money for Jordan and the NASCAR creators, but also gives more options of who fans chose to cheer for or against.


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